Originally Posted by ianbrettcooper

Getting back to the point of the thread, I just don't see a need to complicate a commute, other than bringing the usual extra clothing you'd wear for colder season. I've always ridden my bike in everyday clothes. I see no reason for buying specialized clothing for a simple commute. An overnight winter wilderness trip, or a 3 month SAS survival course, would naturally be a different kettle of fish. I just don't see a 30 minute commute becoming that sort of thing.